Retiring Accountant - Accountancy Practices Sellers Scotland

Accountancy Practices for Sale Scotland & Northern Ireland

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Current turn over circa: £320,000

Offers over: £320,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Additional Notes: • High-Value Client Base: The firm serves primarily limited companies, with a strong average fee of over £1,700. The client demographic is aged between 45-50, illustrating the quality and retention of the clientele you will inherit.

• Experienced Staff: The team has cultivated long-standing relationships with clients, ensuring seamless continuity and ongoing success. Their dedication will help maintain strong client retention and create a smooth transition for the new owner.

• Flexible Transition: The current principal is committed to offering a warm and adaptable handover process tailored to meet your needs. This handover will ensure you are fully supported as you take over the reins.

Buyer Requirements:
To ensure the right fit and maintain this firm’s quality of service, our client has set the following minimum criteria for interested buyers:

• Turnover Requirement: Minimum £500,000 annual turnover.

• Proof of Financial Capacity: Verification of funds or financing required to support the offer amount.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31649

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Current turn over circa: £2,000,000

Offers over: £3,300,000

Established: More than 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 1-2m

Number of staff: 10 to 20

Additional Notes:
- My client is a well established practice coming to the market with a view to finding a friendly and professional firm that can offer clients additional services to further develop their businesses

- Adjusted EBITDA in excess of 35% giving you a strong return on your investment

- Principal happy to offer a warm handover period and stay on in a further consultancy role for years to come, ensuring the best possible continuity going forward

- Excellent team in place that hold strong relationships with clients and take pride in offering a tailored, quality service that has contributed to continuous year on year growth and client retention

- Over 50% of clients paying monthly providing you with cashflow from day one

BUYER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must retain local presence
- Minimum of 50% upfront payment
- Proof of cash/funding for the offer amount
- Your own practice must be turning over £4,000,000 or more
- Acquisition experience is ideal but not a necessity

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31647

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Current turn over circa: £450,000

Offers over: £540,000

Established: 5 to 10 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Locations: County Down

Additional Notes:
- Average fees of £1000-£2000 with low average client age demographic of 45-50

- Top 3 fees between £10,000 and £11,500

- This firm has a fantastic reputation in the local area receiving lots of word of mouth referrals with excellent growth potential

- This is mostly a compliance based firm with lots of potential to bolt in additional services and strengthen fees further

- Making strong use of software including Sage, Iris and more

- Full team of qualified and experienced staff in place ensuring continuity and strong retention

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31645

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Current turn over circa: £65,000

Offers over: £75,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 50-70k

Number of staff: 0

Additional Notes: Key Highlights of the Business:

• High-Value Client Base: The firm serves primarily limited companies, with a strong average fee of over £1,000. The client demographic is aged between 45-50, illustrating the quality and retention of the clientele you will inherit.

• Experienced Staff: The team has cultivated long-standing relationships with clients, ensuring seamless continuity and ongoing success. Their dedication will help maintain strong client retention and create a smooth transition for the new owner.

• Flexible Transition: The current principal is committed to offering a warm and adaptable handover process tailored to meet your needs. This handover will ensure you are fully supported as you take over the reins.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31635

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Current turn over circa: £450,000

Offers over: £480,000

Established: 30 to 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Additional Notes: We are excited to present a unique acquisition opportunity for a well-established accountancy firm with a loyal, high-quality client base. This firm offers robust potential for growth, with an impressive portfolio consisting primarily of limited companies. Here’s a glimpse of what’s included:

Key Highlights of the Business:
• High-Value Client Base: The firm serves primarily limited companies, with a strong average fee of over £1,500. The client demographic is aged between 45-50, illustrating the quality and retention of the clientele you will inherit.

• Experienced Staff: The team has cultivated long-standing relationships with clients, ensuring seamless continuity and ongoing success. Their dedication will help maintain strong client retention and create a smooth transition for the new owner.

• Flexible Transition: The current principal is committed to offering a warm and adaptable handover process tailored to meet your needs. This handover will ensure you are fully supported as you take over the reins.

Buyer Requirements:
To ensure the right fit and maintain this firm’s quality of service, our client has set the following minimum criteria for interested buyers:

• Turnover Requirement: Minimum £800,000 annual turnover.

• Proof of Financial Capacity: Verification of funds or financing required to support the offer amount.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31622

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Offer Sash

Current turn over circa: £100,000

Offers over: £110,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 100-150k

Number of staff: 1

Additional Notes: - My client is only interested in well-established, friendly and professional firms that will continue clients relationships in Perthshire as the clients could be ported into your office.

- Large majority of client are sole traders with average fees of £400 plus and a low demographic of 45-50 years demonstrating the quality of clients of the portfolio you will be taking on.

- Principal happy to offer a warm and flexible handover to suit your requirements.

To be considered for the short list the buyer must have:
- Minimum of £150,000 turnover
- Proof of cash/ funding for offer amount

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31604

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Current turn over circa: £500,000

Offers over: £530,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Additional Notes: - My client comes to the market due to retirement with a view to finding a friendly and professional practice who make good use of online software to continue current client relationships.

- Nearly 50% of clients are on monthly direct debit giving you instant cashflow from day one.

- Principal happy to offer a warm handover to ensure the highest retention rates possible.

- Client base is predominantly local giving you a fantastic base to further develop your current portfolio.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31593

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Current turn over circa: £300,000

Offers over: £360,000

Established: 25 to 30 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 200-300k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Locations: County Down

Additional Notes:
- This is a diverse portfolio of limited company, partnership and sole trader clients with strong average fees of £1,250

- This is mostly a compliance based firm with significant opportunity to expand this business further on the advisory/consultancy side including more complicated tax work demonstrating ample scope to offer additional services

- Making strong use of software including Sage, Xero, Payroll Manager and more

- Full team of experienced and qualified staff in place to ensure continuity and high retention

- My client is eager to offer a warm handover to suit your needs, ensuring the highest retention rates possible

BUYER REQUIREMENTS;
- Turnover in excess of £400,000
- ideally local presence or happy to retain the premises
- Will retain staff

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31235

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Current turn over circa: £150,000

Offers over: £165,000

Established: 10 to 15 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 100-150k

Number of staff: 0

Locations: County Londonderry

Additional Notes:
- This firm boasts strong average fees of £2,000, with an average age demographic of 50.

- There are no overheads to inherit in terms of an office space or staff so you can port this one straight onto your bottom line.

- There is significant opportunity to upsell and expand services to grow the portfolio further particularly on the advisory and financial planning side.

- Over 90% of portfolio is based within the local area so it is an excellent opportunity to expand your business in this region.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31536

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Current turn over circa: £285,000

Offers over: £342,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 200-300k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Locations: County Armagh

Additional Notes:
- This a very good quality portfolio with strong average fees of £1,450 a lovely profit margin of 40% and a low average client age demographic of 45-50.

- This firm is strongly focused on compliance and payroll with ample opportunity to upsell and expand services on the advisory, tax planning and bookkeeping side.

- Opportunity to take on fantastic premises to ensure as much continuity as possible for these clients. This could be through an outright purchase or an agreed lease.

- You will benefit from a full team of staff who hold strong relationships with the clients to ensure strong retention

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31526

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Current turn over circa: £540,000

Offers over: £594,000

Established: More than 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Locations: County Down

Additional Notes:
- This is a lovely diverse portfolio with average fees of £900 and clients across a broad range of sectors and industries.

- There is opportunity to expand and upsell services further with the firm currently strongly focused on the basic compliance, payroll and bookkeeping services.

- You will benefit from a full team of staff who hold strong relationships with the clients to ensure continuity and high retention. These would be essential to the sale.

- The firm makes very strong use of software including Sage and CCH Central.

- Opportunity to take on a fantastic purpose built premises in an attractive location (lease to be negotiated).

- Principal keen to offer a warm and flexible handover to ensure a smooth transition and high retention.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31523

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Current turn over circa: £500,000

Offers over: £540,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 3 to 5

Locations: Lanarkshire

Locations: Glasgow

Additional Notes: - Majority limited companies with strong average fees of £1,500 plus and a low demographic of 45-50 years demonstrating the quality of clients of the portfolio you will be taking on.

- The majority of clients are based within the local area, it is an excellent opportunity to further develop your own business in this region.

- You will benefit from staff who hold strong relationships with the client’s ensuring continuity and high retention.

- Principal happy to offer a warm and flexible handover to suit your requirements and maximise client retention.

Buyer Requirements
- Minimum of £500,000 turnover
- Proof of cash/ funding for offer amount
- Qualified accountant would be beneficial

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31517

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Current turn over circa: £100,000

Offers over: £110,000

Established: 10 to 15 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 70-100k

Number of staff: 0

Locations: County Tyrone

Additional Notes:
- This is a sole practitioner with a lovely portfolio of clients with a low average client age demographic of 45-50 and fees up to £5,000.

- This firm received ongoing word of mouth referrals with at leads 1-2 new client enquiries every month due to their fantastic presence in the local area.

- There is significant opportunity to grow this portfolio further on the bookkeeping side. Currently they do not offer bookkeeping services to their clients.

- The principal currently owns the premises so if possible it would be preferable for this to be retained. They would happily consider either renting or selling it to interested parties.


For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31516

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Current turn over circa: £500,000

Offers over: £600,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Locations: County Armagh

Additional Notes: - This is a well established and profitable general accountancy firm coming to market for the first time due to retirement.

- Over 20% of this portfolio consists of limited company clients boasting strong average fees of £2,000 and a low average client age demographic of 45-50.

- The top 3 clients are generating in excess of £35,000 demonstrating the low-risk of the portfolio as well as the calibre of work underway.

- Where all clients are services face to face it is highly preferable to maintain the existing premises and the full team of staff to ensure continuity for the client base and strong retention.

- This firm has an excellent reputation in the local area, as demonstrated by the fact they currently receive 1-2 new client enquiries every month through word of mouth referrals and without any marketing strategies.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30313

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Current turn over circa: £550,000

Offers over: £600,000

Established: More than 35 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Additional Notes: - Majority limited companies with strong average fees of £3,000 plus and a low demographic of 45-50 years demonstrating the quality of clients of the portfolio you will be taking on.

- The majority of clients are based within the local area, it is an excellent opportunity to further develop your own business in this region.

- You will benefit from staff who hold strong relationships with the client’s ensuring continuity and high retention.

- Principal happy to offer a warm and flexible handover to suit your requirements.

Buyer Requirements
- Minimum of £500,000 turnover
- Proof of cash/ funding for offer amount
- Qualified accountant would be beneficial

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31508

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Current turn over circa: £1,000,000

Offers over: £1,250,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m

Number of staff: 10 to 20

Additional Notes:
Long established practice looking towards potential succession within 2 years.

- 95% of clients are limited companies with average fees of £3,000 and a low demographic of 45 demonstrating the quality of the fees available

- Software used - Xero, IRIS and Freeagent

Roughly 45% of the fee base is on monthly direct debit giving you instant cash flow from day one

- Full team of staff in place to help support the sale and service clients going forward

- Happy to provide a warm handover to ensure the strongest retention rates possible

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31493

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Current turn over circa: £500,000

Offers over: £624,000

Established: 20 to 25 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 300-500k

Number of staff: 5 to 10

Locations: County Tyrone

Additional Notes:
- This is a diverse low risk portfolio consisting of limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, payroll and audit clients, with strong limited company average fees of £2800.

- You will benefit from a team of qualified and experienced members of staff who all hold very strong personal relationships with the clients ensuring continuity, high retention and security in your investment

- Extended and flexible handover can be provided to protect goodwill.

- Premises can be retained on very flexible terms.

- All new client enquiries coming from word of mouth referrals demonstrating the quality of goodwill you'd be taking on

- There is significant opportunity in this business to build cross sell services and develop the audit side of the business which should give you a very strong return on your investment

BUYER REQUIREMENTS
- Qualified to take on audits

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30693

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Current turn over circa: £125,000

Offers over: £150,000

Established: 15 to 20 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 100-150k

Number of staff: 1 to 3

Locations: County Antrim

Additional Notes:
- This business has an exceptionally loyal client base with excellent retention; the majority of clients have been with the business for between 10 to 15 years.

- The firm boasts experienced, fully qualified members of staff who hold strong personal relationships with the clients for upwards of 10 years.

- All clients are based locally within the County Antrim area so this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your business in this region.

- There is ample opportunity within this client base as we move towards MTD. The majority of existing clients pass their VAT returns onto the firm so there is significant opportunity to grow this income stream further.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31389

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Offer Sash

Current turn over circa: £1,000,000

Offers over: £1,300,000

Established: 10 to 15 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m

Number of staff: 20 to 50

Additional Notes:
- Sale due to retirement
- Chartered Practice
- Client portfolio of 290 Limited companies, 60 Sole traders and 180 payrolls
- Service is Fully Remote via Teams
- Average age of clients at roughly 45 giving you a strong return on your investment
- Nearly all clients on monthly direct debit providing an instant cashflow from day one
- The practice has a qualified team who have strong relationships with clients giving you a strong sense of continuity going forward to aid in retention.
- Owner will happily offer any handover or consultancy needed to ensure clients are transferred smoothly.

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 30473

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Sold Sash

Current turn over circa: £1,100,000

Offers over: £1,300,000

Established: 10 to 15 years

Gross Recurring Revenue: 0.5-1m

Number of staff: 20 to 50

Additional Notes:
- Chartered practice coming to the market with a view to finding a friendly and professional firm to take over current client and staff relationships

- Adjusted profit of 35% giving you a strong return on your investment within three years

- Excellent opportunity to offer additional services including audit and advanced tax work

- Fantastic team of qualified and experienced staff that offer a personalised service to clients

- Principal eager to offer a warm handover to ensure strong retention rates

For more information please call 01765 698 699 and quote the reference number 31236

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